Damage to work carrier while it was being moved into station
Incident Investigation
Damage to work carrier while it was being moved into station
April 5, 2021
Passenger Ropeways
Reference Number:
II-1174543-2021 (#21555)
Location: Whistler
Regulated industry sector: Passenger Ropeways – Above surface ropeway
Incident overview
Work carrier was being moved into station with upper deck handrail in an upright position. The carrier entangled with the station equipment, causing damage to the carrier grip and haul rope.